A disjointed post that slides into the future to mention an email digest I've been toying with. Currently Listening: Fensler Films “G.I. Joe PSA Compilation”Reply via email

It's been roughly 23 years since my path virtually crossed with Alan's. And this week? They crossed in real life.Currently Listening: Dredg “El Cielo”Reply via email

One day I will learn to have my camera settings dialed in for action on big parade days. That said, I salvaged more than a handful of snapshots.Reply via email

As someone who's been to the American Sign Museum more than a handful of times, I always find some new nook, ephemera or acquisition. Currently Listening: Between the Buried and Me “Laser Speed”Reply via email

Uh-oh, found a new garden center.Currently Listening: Semisonic “Don't Give Up Yet”Reply via email

We're sharing a car while the other is in the shop. An unexpected benefit is that sometimes I'll drive Casey to work and experience the city in the morning.Currently Listening: Masakatsu Takagi “Marginalia #48”Reply via email

I didn't play Street Fighter (or any fighting games for that matter... too many button combos), but every time I see a Lexus of this era I can't not see Ryu next to it.Currently Listening: Yoko Shimomura “Street Fighter II Ryu Stage”Reply via email

The kind that leaves you exhausted and welcomes a satisfied sleep.Currently Listening: Feems “Good Luck”Reply via email

We were sitting on the front porch when Casey noticed a bloom drop and snapped a photo of me with it.Currently Listening: Mon Laferte, St. Vincent “While I'll Keep Writing Songs for You”Reply via email

When your friend is playing backup in a free concert in the heart of your city on a Friday night, it is required to leave the house.Currently Listening: DYAN “Looking For Knives”Reply via email

Another bit of nostalgia to file under: Things that influenced me beyond measure.Currently Listening: Depeche Mode “New Life”Reply via email

This Sichuan joint opened last year and now there's almost always a wait to get in, with good reason.Currently Listening: Aldous Harding “I Ate The Most”Reply via email